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Our family of 6 (dad Adam, mom Sherry, big sister Abby and little brothers Isaac and Brady -- who was born on December 14, 2010) joined the ranks of pediatric cancer fighters when our 4-year old son Logan was diagnosed with a dangerous and highly malignant form of brain cancer in mid-August 2010. Logan's cancer journey began abruptly on Sunday, August 15, when his right eye suddenly turned inward during dinner. Twenty-four hours later, we were checking into Children's Hospital Oakland and finding out that life sometimes takes you places you'd never, ever imagine yourself going.

Monday, January 3, 2011

In the blink of an eye or a New York minute...

... everything can change. And everything DID change just a little while ago.

In an odd twist of something or other, it turns out that the radiologist misread Logan's MRI from last week. Philippa called Adam a little while ago and said that Dr. T. and Dr. S, the neurosurgeon, who were both away from CHO last week and unable to view the scans, finally had a chance to look at the images today from their onc clinic in Reno.

And they both agreed: For lack of more delicate terms, the radiologist who did the read was on crack. The tumors apparently had a great response to cycles 3 and 4. He's set to return to CHO tomorrow for round 5, which could very likely eliminate the mass(es) in their entirety and negate the need for any additional resection (surgery) at all. Praise God! (Although I admit that I'm a bit bitter that I had such a miserable week, ha. It's never fun to be forced to think about mortality, especially when it's your child in question.)

I just knew something was wrong with the read. I knew he was doing better than that, wonky-eyedness aside. I have no idea how it was misread so badly, but it doesn't really matter. What matters is that the treatment worked, he's actually doing better like I thought he was, and we're moving forward with cycle 5.

But why did God have us go through that terrible week? Maybe so I'd be more aggressive with prayer warrior recruitment. I can't really think of any other reason. I sincerely thank everyone who has taken the time to share Logan's story with friends and family. You're amazing people.

Please say some thanksgiving prayers for this news, and then pray for a great cycle 5. He's upset that he has to go back to CHO, but he's had three rockstar cycles, and the last two have involved only 7 or 8 days an in-patient, so we'll hope for more of the same with #5. Pray that this final regular cycle will wipe out the residual tumor and that it'll stay wiped out for good. He'll still have to go through a transplant cycle, which is scary, but wow, just to have hope again, real, justifiable, tangible hope, is an incredible relief. I could dance in the street right now, if I didn't think I'd be run down by a mom picking up her kid from the school. :)

19 comments:

  1. My jaw is on the floor and I have tears of joy!! This is fantastic. I am amazed and so, so happy (and yeah, right along with you on being bitter for given the bad news in the first place, thus the bad week!). This is just so awesome. Thank YOU God!!!!! Good luck with the next cycle.

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  2. Oh Sherry wonderful news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOO HOOO!!!! Go Logan! xoxo

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  3. A sweet reminder that God is good... even when crack-laden radiologists (or any of us, in our blindness, for that matter) can't see it!

    Very excited! Hugs to all of you!!

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  4. Thank God for answered prayers! Maybe not as obvious a path as one would expect, but who are we to challenge Him?! Great news, will pray for complete healing with the next round. - Bruce Jamieson

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  5. Oh, Sherry, I am elated to read this news today, and I know that for whatever reason you had to go through last week's disheartening report, the Lord has now given you this wonderful "gift" to show you how GREAT HE IS!! We're praising the Lord with you!!

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  6. What an incredible miracle. I will pass this huge praise on to everyone in my church that has been praying for Logan.

    I am so happy for you, Sherry. God is good.

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  7. FANTASTIC!!!! Prayers still coming your way!

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  8. Tears are coming to my eyes. Thank you for asking us to praise God! That was very cool. He does deserve all of our praises! Amazing news!!

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  9. Wow this is awesome news...Im so happy he's doing better. When Christina told me about praying for him I thought of my mom who passed away from cancer and I know how tough it can be to know about out comes of treatment...Praise God the radiologist guy was wrong...I will keep lifting him up...take care and God Bless you and your family.

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  10. Awesome. So thrilled for you.

    Kris

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  11. I'm so sorry for all the worrying you went through last week and I'm thrilled to the marrow of my bones about this wonderful news for Logan. My whole family has been thinking about the unfairness of it all all week long and the monumental faith we all have in Logan's complete healing. We all believe he will beat this thing and soon, Sherry. And, as you know, I'm never wrong!!! :) Kiss little Brady's chubby little feet for me.

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  12. No FREAKIN' WAY!!!!!! God, You are just so awesome and you just blow my mind! I never thought You would answer in this incredible and super-speedy way (ONLY one week!) our prayers for a hopeful result and a better 2011!!! PRAISE YOU JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  13. Sherry, this is unbelievable! Thank you God for hearing our cries. You alone are certainly worthy of all of our praise!!! Certainly doing the happy dance right along with you. Spent time today bringing coworkers up to speed on Logan's status (now needs to be revised) and showing off the 'Prayers for Logan' bracelet at work, while Daniel wore his back to school at Foothill. It is great to have a visible reminder to keep Logan on our hearts and in our prayers continuously. Love to you all. . .Sharon

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  14. (Jen Shack here) If you are calling a dance party, the Shacks are IN! I am bouncing in my chair already! God is so good! Oh Happy Day!

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  15. I was bouncing and clapping too! Such great news! What a blessing!

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  16. Sherry I am so excited to read this!! What a miracle for Mr. Logan. AMAZING! Simply AMAZING!

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  17. Praise God!!! I'll update all the prayer warriors I have going for Logan.

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